Category Archives: North American Shoplight

Shoplight: Pop’s Garage Fab

I met and got to know Nick, the builder and proprietor of Pop’s Garage Fab (PGF) though three different. but yet all related people: Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studio, Satya Kraus and the OG himself. Continue reading

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FOH Cycle Fab: hi-style with attitude

I met Roman, owner of FOH at the NYC IMS show – cool guy, insane machines, hi-style and hi-tech. His carbon fiber layups are beautiful, almost perfectly finished….tastefully painted and outfitted with top shelf componentry. Some of the frame work … Continue reading

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Rollin Bones: Binghamton NY USA

Yes indeed, I am going to break the traditional bike feature mold whilst telling this story. In this missive, I will briefly introduce you to not only three great machines, but also the man who built them and his shop … Continue reading

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Shoplight: Filework from Kraus Motor Company by Stephen Berner

I met Satya Kraus a few years ago in Sturgis, introduced by  Bob Seeger Jr (Indian Larry Motorcycles). SeegerJr has introduced me to a lot of folks, but one of the most interesting guys I’ve met is Satya.

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SuperSeven: Rosa’s Cycles: this shovel’s no trouble

All sorts of machine’s come through this landmark New York shop, rarely a problem, never any drama. Here, all Troubleheads are welcome…

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The Lot Lizard: Chaos Cycles: images/ part 2/3

Owner: Joey S city/state; Mastic NY Year; 2011 Model; lot lizard

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Sordillo Salt Flat by Walt Siegl Motorcycles

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Another Arthur bike. He picked up a set of 1950 pan cases with papers for cheap and we were planning to build a bike around a small motor  and run the bike in the 1200cc class at the salt flats. … Continue reading

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pt1/3 – Speed Merchant: Brooklyn Invitational Motorcycle Show

I met Brandon from Brawny Built/Speed Merchant for the first time at the Brooklyn Invitational Motorcycle Show – man what a nice guy, super low-key and unassuming, except when he’s talking bikes and then his eyes light up and the … Continue reading

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welcome to Walt Siegl Motorcycles

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Shadley Brothers shop visit

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Four Speed by Walt Siegl Motorcycles

I wanted to build a bike with the parts Harley Davidson became so famous for: The springer fork, the four speed frame with its low seat height, tall tires on black rims, knuckle head exhaust, and big primary hanging out. … Continue reading

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Shoplight: Strong Island’s own: Industry Customs

For as big as the NYC urban sprawl might be from nearly every measurable perspective, when it comes to the community of bike enthusiasts of the H-D variety, the world really is a pretty small place. Yes, by numbers there … Continue reading

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Finch’s Custom Styled Cycles

The man follows his muse, that’s for sure….

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ACME Choppers: New Hampshire’s pride ‘n joy

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I am always on the hunt for great shops doing great work (so if you know of one, let me know!) and to cover the territory I depend heavily on referrals and references, it is just impossible to cover the … Continue reading

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“Mele” by DP Customs

Dig these guys, they have a sense of humor and they have style. This is their fresh machine!

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Shoplight: Strong Island represents! The Shop pt2

We saw the first set of images and bikes from the Shop yesterday… here’s the 2nd..

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